6847 N. Allen Road, Peoria, IL 61614
Phone: (309) 689-0915

Crisis relief services are available to women only.  Crisis relief services are offered in a clean and comfortable setting for up to seven nights per month.  Women in need of more than crisis relief are offered the opportunity to join a renewal program that best suits the needs of the individual. Crisis relief includes: Bed, showers, nutritious meals, clean clothes, chapel services, light case management.  Our shelter facility is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Esther House provides a welcoming atmosphere where relief and hope are found in Christ.  We provide spiritual, emotional and physical care for the women we serve.

If you are a female by birth, age 18 years or older, please see below the services offered.

Provisions Include:

• Beds
• Showers
• Nutritious meals
• Clean clothes
• Chapel services
• Bible studies
• Individualized case management

Shelter Facilities Include:

• 28 beds
• Shower facilities
• Kitchen/dining room
• Clothing room
• Day room - books, magazines, board games, etc.

If you are a female, age 18 or older, needing immediate assistance, please see below for the services offered at the Esther House.

Guidelines

• Female, 18 years and older
• Must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Must not require assisted living care
• Must be willing to abide by the rules of the Esther House

Services offered

• Female, by birth, 18 years and older

• Alcohol and drug free, you may not be under the influence and may be asked to breathalyze upon entry

• Able and willing to perform daily living skills and care for oneself

• Must be willing to follow community guidelines set forth by the Esther House

• Overnight shelter

• Check in from 2-5pm.  First time guests may check in at anytime

• Any medication must be taken “as prescribed”